Parenting Agreements: Introduction
An Exploration and Restatment of the Texas Family Code
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An Exploration and Restatment of the Texas Family Code
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Ten Things Your Divorce Attorney WONT Tell You.
We live in a world in which getting a divorce is no longer the social stigma it once was. Since the advent of the "no fault divorce", divorce has never been easier to start, and therefore we see an...
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Rice at the Wedding, Ricin at the Divorce
Throwing rice around used to be the symbol of marriage, now in one case, mailing ricin is likely the symbol of a divorce.Last week, Texas resident and pregnant mother of five, Shannon Guess Richardson...
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Who Gets the House in A Divorce: Texas Has An Odd Inception of Title Rule
My husband and I lived together for about a year before we got married. We were looking for a home and decided on one just before our wedding ceremony. To make sure the loan went through, we applied...
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Don't Host Underage Drinking in Texas!
As this is the graduation/beginning of summer season, it is worthwhile to clarify a misconception about underage parties.Many parents are under the FALSE belief that they can throw parties for underage...
View ArticleWho Makes Decisions About The Children?
Before 1993, the law in Texas gave virtually all decision making to one parent, usually the mother. After 1993 however, the legislature rewrote the code so that parental rights and responsibilities...
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Two Wrongs Don't Make A Parental Right: Watts v. Watts
Under Texas law, when there is a pattern or history of abuse by one parent against another, then the Court may not grant Joint Managing Conservatorship. (Texas Family Code 153.004). But what if BOTH...
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My Ex-wife has not been following our court orders for visitation. Can I sue...
Well, that depends. The Court where you had your original case would have the power to enforce its orders if they are not being followed. There are two forms of contempt- direct (as in, you did...
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Top 5 Myths About Single Fathers
Since 1973, the number of father only families has increased at a faster rate than has the number of mother-only families. Today, 15% of all single-parent families are headed by a father. Fathers...
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10 Tips for Newly Single Fathers
After you have won a custody suit, there is often a period of adjustment. You and your children may be in a much better situation now that you have won your suit, but your family will be facing a...
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Can my new husband adopt my child because my ex is in jail?
This is actually two separate cases. First you have to terminate your ex's parental rights, then you can proceed with the adoption by your husband. The Texas Family Code conveniently allows you to...
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My husband and I are divorcing and I think I deserve to get most of the...
Alright then. The first thing to understand is that the court begins with the idea that your property should be divided "fairly and equitably". (Keep in mind this DOES NOT necessarily mean 50/50)....
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Article 11
Handling your own divorce case is like flying to Albuquerque on a banana. It just makes no sense. Here, Burt Likko describes an exchange in a family court:Judge: Petitioner, is your marriage...
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The Perception of Bias in Family Courts
The Texas Family Code says that in seeking custody of children and rights of a parent, there should be no bias by the judge based on the sex of the party, or of the child. (Sec. 153.003). That is, the...
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Do I Have to Pay Alimony to My Wife?
Generally Texas frowns on the permanent payment of alimony to an ex -spouse after the divorce. There are two forms of "alimony" in Texas. One is temporary spousal support and the other is contractual...
View ArticleWhat Should I Think About Before Relocating With Children
If you are current engaged in divorce, are thinking about a divorce, or are post divorce, you may have thought about moving your children to another city, state or even country.Although the idea of a...
View Article8 Tips on Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce
Divorce presents us with problems that don’t have easy answers. The advantages of co-parenting after divorce are clear- by both parents participating in decision making- both parents are actively...
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Should You Negotiate Or Litigate Your Divorce?
When a husband and wife are facing the emotional and psychological turmoil of a divorce, a question that must inevitably come up is whether the parties should seek and out-of-court settlement or would...
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Back to School Tips for Divorced and Divorcing Parents
A tricky question that will eventually face anyone who is either going through or has recently been in a Texas Divorce is when you should tell others about the break up. As we are looking at the...
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